Deforming Valgus of the foot in children

The Valgus deformation of the feet in children occurs quite often in orthopedic practice 100 healthy children with different levels of the flat foot above 100 healthy.This diagnosis should not be scared, you need to understand the problem and start solving it under the guidance of an experienced expert.In most cases, the curvature of the foot is treated at home using exercise therapy, massage and other auxiliary methods, and only in the advanced stage is the need for surgical intervention.

What is Valgus and flat deformation?

Valgus's feet are a change in the axes of the lower limbs, in which the feet flooded inside, and the heel area and fingers are protruding out.With timely diagnosis and implementation of all the doctor's recommendations, the defects are adjusted and the accurate foot set is formed.The lack of treatment leads to a flat valve deformation and a lifetime change in the operation of the musculoskeletal system.

Signs and symptoms of Valgus deformation in children

The deformation of children in children is diagnosed 1-1.5 years old, when the baby starts to go on their own.In the case of congenital pathology, orthopedic doctor will notice the deviation from the standard after 2-3 months of the baby's life expectancy.

Parents may recognize the beginning of the disease, note that the child steps in accuracy on the legs, changing the inner focus.Gaid may be awkward, Kosolapih, flat feet are observed.If you put the baby directly and bring your knees together, the 4-5 cm distance is formed between the foot.With the development of deformation on both sides, the legs have the outline of the word "X".There is a comparison of this pathology with Kissing Knes Knees (see photos).

Incorrect load distribution leads to a child's quick fatigue, often he likes passive games, avoiding physical activity.Older children often complain about pain in the lower legs, joints and spine, in the evening, swelling of the legs may appear.Gradually, the fingers and heels were deformed and deviated, the skin on the feet thickened, the corn appeared.The shoes in a child with such a leg deformed are unevenly torn - the inside of the sole is deleted faster.

Flat feet and their functions and their causes

All newborns have a flat feet, because muscles, ligaments and tendons are constantly relaxing.When the child begins to stand up and try to walk, the ligament movement is strengthened, and the exact feet are formed.If this does not happen, orthodontists talk about the development of a flat foot.

Reasons for the development of flat foot in young children:

• The consequences of calcium deficiency and other trace elements during pregnancy.A woman needs to follow all the doctor's recommendations, adhering to a healthy lifestyle and eating properly.
• Genetic factors.The pathology can be inherited, so if the flat foot is present in parents, pay attention to preventing foot deformity in children.
• Rickets are transferred.One of the causes of the formation of the foot of the foot is the lack of vitamin D. Bone is softened, the musculoskeletal system is bent and the foot gather is flat.

• Early installation on your feet.Although the baby may like to rely on his leg, don't let him do this earlier 7-8 months.
• Chosen shoes are not accurate as too free or cramped, on a flat sole.Do not buy shoes for children for growth (the maximum supply of a size), because the foot will be in a free position.Reaches on a flat surface (house on the floor).
• The following diseases can cause scales when installing the foot: cerebral palsy, polio, obesity, congenital dislocations of the thigh.Different leg injury, long -term stay in plaster.

The level of disease development

There are four levels of development of scales:

1. The first level - The baby rotates no more than 15 degrees.This is the initial stage of deformation, with a serious approach to Valgus treatment, it can be well adjusted, and the foot is completely frank.
2. The second phase is characterized by the feet of 15-20 degrees.To treat, you will need a little more time and effort.
3. At the third level, the deviation is 20-30 degrees.Prolonged treatment is necessary (using orthopedic shoes, massage, exercise therapy, physiotherapy).
4. The fourth is the most difficult, the curvature of the foot is more than 30 degrees.In the absence of the effects of complex treatment, surgery to adjust the lower limbs is performed.

Treatment method

To achieve persistent positive results, you should pay attention to treatment.It must be complicated and long, after the first result appears, in any case, you should not stop treating the baby.Gaid and the normal health of the child depend on the efforts and perseverance of the parents.Here are the main types of adjustment of Valgus deformation of the lower limbs.

Drug therapy

Medical drugs for X -shaped curvature of the lower limbs are used to reduce inflammation and painkillers of joints, but cannot eliminate the disease with the help of drug treatment.Usually, an intracellular prescription expert.

Orthopedic treatment with the use of equipment and choosing shoes for children

According to a doctor's regulations, to treat the curvature of the foot, special orthopedic devices can be used - different fixed devices, bandages and tires.A prerequisite to achieve persistent positive results is to wear orthopedic shoes.

When choosing such shoes, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• Shoes should be made of natural materials, breathing;
• The child should feel comfortable in himself, should not be crushed or rubbed anywhere;
• It is necessary to have a hard buttock, so that the ankle and heel ankles are recorded in the right position;
• The presence of screws adjust the shoe according to the width of the foot;
• The presence of a small, wide, ideal heel of Thomas Thomas (inside the feet, it is a bit longer than the outside).

Physical education and physical exercises to perform daily at home

The exercises must be done daily, these are some of them:

• Walking alternately on socks and walking on the heel (first raised, then chasing toes) for 5 minutes;
• Sitting on the floor with your feet reaching out to squeeze and no toes;
• You can provide children to try to raise different small objects from the floor;
• Walking on an uneven surface, for example, can be taken home with river gravel or buy a massage carpet;
• Walk on the outer edge of the foot;
• Know a wooden roller or a small ball;
• Rotate with left to right and vice versa.

Massage and physiotherapy

Massage is done at home, courses for 2-3 weeks, then rest.This will help strengthen muscles and reduce stress, special skills are not necessary for this.The total massage time is 20-30 minutes.You should start with a common massage - the child lying in the abdomen, the hand is expanded along the body, the head is turned on.Hand motion should not hurt the baby:

• It is easy to stroke the palms along the back, increasing the pressing;
• Patting the witch with the edge of the palm, slightly pinched;
• Arrange the folds of the skin in the direction of the lower back to the shoulder;
• End of the following massage by caressing;
• Stroking the foot from the heel to the buttocks and back, it is very easy to pinch;

• Foot and thigh muscles;
• Finish your legs.
• Rub the foot with the edge of the palm, increasing the pressing;
• The thumb of the hand drawing number 7 on the base;
• With one hand, holding with his heel, second arm - rubbing ankle joints;
• It's easy to pull your feet with your own fingers.

If necessary, the doctor may prescribe physical therapy, for example: from chemotherapy, acupuncture, electrophoresis, good ending Parafin.This will improve metabolism in the field of problem and will help achieve the absorption of drugs completely.

Surgical intervention

In special cases, when complex therapy does not give results, parents are invited to solve the problem a surgical way.Modern methods used in surgery allows you to do it without metal structure and plasterboard.The doctor adjusts the direction of the ligament and the angle of the foot of the foot.After adjustment, recovery time and mandatory orthopedic shoes follow.

Can handle completely deformed?

With timely appeal to an expert and a serious approach to treatment, it can completely straighten scales.At the same time, treatment should be started to two years, then go to school, you can completely escape the curvature of the foot.In children over 2 years old and the advanced deformation of the lower limbs, it is difficult to cure the disease to the end, but you can improve many situations.

What may be the consequence if you do not treat curvature?

The scales in children will not be repaired by themselves, so pathological symptoms cannot be ignored.Such false deviation leads to a change in the entire musculoskeletal system.Due to uneven dispersion load, there is a problem with knee joints and coxofemoral joints, as well as the spine.In the child, not only the gait, but also becomes an indispensable physical activity (running, active game), because this causes pain and inflammation in the joints.

• Starting from the newborn period, it is necessary to observe the development of the baby's legs, check them for injury, easy massage and gymnastics.Timely to undergo prevention tests at the orthopedic doctor, and in its absence - at the surgeon.

• You should not put the baby too early on the leg - for the fragile muscles of the leg and joints, this is a huge load.When he felt strength, he would try to stand up, adhere to support.For the same reason, the use of pedestrians and dancers is unwanted, at least up to eight months.
• Pay special attention to the gait - it must be correct and corresponding to age.There is a little doubt, you should consult an expert.
• Children's shoes should be of high quality, with a small heel and adjustment sole (we recommend reading: The base for children with flat feet).From seven months, when the child starts to stand on his feet, light sandals should be worn with hard backs, so the foot will be fixed in the right position, the load on the muscle and joints will be distributed evenly.If there is a deformation of a 1-2-degree stop, you should buy orthopedic shoes in specialized stores and pharmacies.
• Prevention of rickets.The child should spend enough time on the street, because vitamin D is formed in the skin under the influence of sunlight.To prevent, you can give children vitamin D in a dose prescribed by a doctor.It is necessary to provide adequate and balanced diet.
• In the summer, it is useful when children run bare feet, small gravel has a massage effect.At home, use a massage carpet with different abnormalities daily for a few minutes.
• Exercise strengthening skeletal muscle system and preventing flat foot development.If possible, you can record a child to swim or in the sports section (we recommend reading: What is swimming for babies in the bathroom or pool?).